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problems with 1x16 character display

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smokerpolo
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problems with 1x16 character display

Post by smokerpolo »

Hello , First of all my english is not very good. So please keep that in mind
I have connected my lcd using the wiring that is in your faq the number 3
the lcd is an 1x16 character display 1601-G
this is what i can vind of the display
http://www.goodisplay.com/lcd_modules/VSTM-1601G.pdf
I dont now what i am doing wrong .The wiring is correct and i have followt al the steps that are in your faq.
so can you help me ?
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Post by limbo »

Hello smokerpolo...
You forgot to mention what your problem is?
Do you see any character?
Last edited by limbo on April 17th, 2007, 6:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
lui
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Post by lui »

Try LCD Smartie ver 5.3
Use "Alternate Settings for 1x16"
smokerpolo
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Post by smokerpolo »

the problem o i forgot :? i dont see a thing and i am using 5.3 and alternative adressing i tried the multieplyer also and in my bios its configured at ecp and epp i can switch them semperatly
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Post by limbo »

Have you tried to use the pot? Maybe the contrast is too low.
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